Soundtrack Spotlight – “Main Theme” (The Darkness II)

Today’s track is from The Darkness II, one of last year’s most colorful and surprising releases that nevertheless went under the radar.

The track, which doesn’t have a title and will simply be called “Main Theme” for now, plays during the game’s title screen. It’s a gloomy and foreboding piece thanks to its cold use of instruments and haunting vocals, making one feel as if they’re truly enveloped in a depressing darkness. Late in the track, there’s a also a nice reprieve where the mood becomes warmer and more hopeful, providing a sense of redemption that fits Jackie’s quest in the game beautifully. Have a listen below and let us know what you think!

The track was composed by Timothy Michael Wynn, who has also done the scores for games like Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3, Warhawk, and Red Faction: Guerrilla. You can check out his site here.

Now an occasional contributer, Michael Urban is the former Editor-in-Chief at OnlySP and has the nickname "Breadcrab" for reasons his therapist still doesn't understand. From the moment he first got hacked in Runescape, he's been uninterested in multiplayer games and has pursued the beauty of the single-player experience, especially in terms of story and creative design.
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